Sculptural Scandinavian Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall light with chrome-plated perimeter of spiral steel and center shade in pressed glass
Steel, Chrome
Luxury Crystal and Brass wall Sconce Attributed to Lightolier
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in Hannover, DE
looking for an elegant and unusual wall light, you have found a gem here that you should definitely
Crystal, Brass
French Toleware Bistro Ceiling Light, Decorated with Vines
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
ceiling light, the light it is decorated with Vine Leaves and bunches of Grapes This is a very unusual
Tin
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual a bunch of green grapes, this
Glass
$38,875 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.06 in D 19.49 in
Unusual Pair of Mid-Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas
$24,991 / set
H 25.99 in W 13.98 in D 7.49 in
Unusual Pair of Four-Light Mid Victorian Cut-Glass Wall Light by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of four-light mid Victorian silvered mounted, cut-glass wall- light by F&C Osler
Silver Plate
$33,322
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques. France, Circa 1870
Ormolu
$38,875 / set
H 26.97 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
Unusual Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights Attributed to F&C Osler, Pair
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas
Silver Plate
1930s Silver Gilt Italian Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1930 An unusual 1930s Italian wall light with scrolling red metal backplate and
Metal
Large Resin Wall Light, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and unusual large, square, wall-mounted light fixture representing a ship at sea, made out of
Resin
Three Light Wall Sconce Attributed to Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 3 light wall lamp in brass and enameled perforated metal attributed to Jacques Biny.
Brass
$363Sale Price|56% Off
H 18.71 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Unusual wrought Iron wall light sconce from early 20th century France. Artisan-made caged ‘candle
Wrought Iron
$2,662 / set
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Wall Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sweden. Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. This model is the more unusual of the wall light
Brass
$2,601
H 16.54 in W 10.44 in D 3.94 in
Spanish Gilt Iron Wall Sconce with Foliage Design and Starburst Backplate, 1950s
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Spanish Leaves Motif Wall Light with Sunburst Back Plate, Gilt Iron Eye-catching Hollywood
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,238
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light
Brass
1950s
Located in London, GB
An unusual and striking wrought iron wall light, French circa 1950, featuring a dramatic spider and
Wrought Iron
Tall Wall Light Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual wall light attributed to Gio Ponti Italy, 1940s. Good vintage condition please see
Brass
French Art Deco Toleware Twin Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Art Deco toleware twin wall light A very unusual wall light, it is made in French
Slatted Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and unusual wall light having two floating v-shaped walnut slats separated by a
Brass, Steel
Cubist Wall Sconce in Brass in the Style of Curtis Jere, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall light in solid brass. Multiple shades/diffusers. Cubist - constructivist style in the
Brass
Unusual Wall Mount Work Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual wall mount work light with pivoting metal directional shade
Metal
1960s Vintage Italian Unique Star Sconce in Yellow and Blue Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Italian design unusual wall light, in the shape of a flower or six-point star. Six
Bronze
An Unusual French Painted Tole Wall Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1900 A French painted tole wall light, the metal cut and embossed to depict a flower
Metal
Unusual Infinity Light Mirror by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Wall mount Infinity light, mirror, unlike most I've seen which have repeated bulbs creating a
Chrome
French Art Deco Toleware Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
light has central flower radiating from which are many tendrils and leaves. A very unusual wall light
Tin
A French Gilt Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, the light is open in the centre and is decorated with gilded leaves and flowers A very unusual wall
Tin
Pair, Unusual Art Deco Two -Light Mask Sconces
Located in Bellport, NY
crests between drapery terminations continuing upward to arms supporting light fittings.Press on-of
Otto Mueller Wall Light
By Megaphos/Sistrah, C.F. Otto Muller
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual 'Megaphos' wall light by C.F Otto Mueller. For Sistrah, Germany, circa
Opaline Glass
French Modernist Long Wall Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual long wall light,consisting of a long brass rod which mounts to the wall on a slender
Brass
Italian Telescopic Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Unusual Italian Telescopic Wall light by Stilnovo. All brass fittings and brass telescopic
Brass, Metal
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece, the bell is rung by
Brass
Brass Wall Mount Light Fixture with Scissor Arm and Mirror
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual brass wall mount light fixture with scissor arm, and mirror.
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Perforated Shade Adjustable Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual single wall light. Italy, c1960s. Perforated folded metal shade hoisted on a
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
1970s German Sische Lighting Brass & Frosted Glass Wall Light or Flush Mount
By Simon & Schelle 1, Sische
Located in London, England
An unusual four-lamp wall sconce/wall light designed by Simon and Schelle for Sische Lighting
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Claar Obscur Wall Sconce for RAAK
By Stilnovo, RAAK
Located in London, GB
A striking and unusual wall lamp. When illuminated the light glows from the pieces of copper pipe
Metal
Pair of Brass Chrome Sconces by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Unusual pair of sconces or wall light, brass and metal chrome sculptural tube by Romeo Rega. Famous
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Iron and Brass Brutalist Style Sconces from France
Located in Toronto, ON
These unusual and sculpted single-light wall sconces are hand-wrought and use a pierced brass shade
Brass, Iron
Unusual Italian Telescopic Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
All brass fittings with black enameled telescopic (adjustable) arm that swivels 180 degrees. Can be mounted at any height. Linen shade pendant is also adjustable. Very flexible des...
Brass
Unusual Pair of Lantern Form Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of lantern form bronze wall light sconces.
Lighted Wall Mirror, Germany, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual and elegant German lighted wall mirror. Chrome and crystal, 1960s.
Crystal, Chrome
Unusual Spanish, 1950s Rose Gilt Iron Sunburst Light Fixture Miniature
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative gilt iron light fixture miniature with sunburst shape and a central red rose
Gold Leaf, Iron
1950s Italian Articulated Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An unusual articulated wall light with a curved arm, folding at two brass joints. The spun and
Aluminum, Brass
Unusual Spanish 1950s Gilt Iron and Green Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand-hammered iron sunburst light fixture with a highly decorative original patina in gold
Iron, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 11.03 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Swedish Adjustable and Articulating Brass Wall Light, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Bergboms
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual articulating and adjustable wall light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
French Art Deco Figural Lady and Snake Bronze and Glass Wall Light Sconce 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual bronze wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the early 1920s. It
Bronze
Articulated Scandinavian Wall Lamp by Hugo Frandsen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual fully adjustable wall light composed of a chromed steel bar, thick height-adjustable lucite
Aluminum
Large Wind Instrument Brass Wall Sconce French Horn, Saxophone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual handmade multi-light wall sconce constructed of various wind instruments including
Brass, Copper, Metal
Nautical Bauhaus Era Wall Sconce in Patinated Copper, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual ball-bearing adjustable wall light in patinated copper. Very nautical - Maritime in
Copper
Sold
H 17.72 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk
Brass
Sold
H 19.3 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Adjustable Black Brass and Bakelite Wall or Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk
Brass
Pair Unique and Unusual Single Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful iron single light wall sconces with scroll design.
Iron
Pair Unique and Unusual Single Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great details in ironwork and design
Pair Unique and Unusual Single Light and Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair unique and unusual iron single light wall sconces with lovely height.
Iron
Crab Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Highly unusual French 1950's wall light in the form of a crab with original paint.
Sold
H 13.78 in W 7.29 in D 3.15 in
Unusual Pair of Triple-Light Brass Sconces in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of unusual triple-light sconces in the manner of Gio Ponti, mid century. Brass and opaline
Brass
PAIR 2 LIGHT WALL SCONCES BY HARVEY GUZZINI
Located in Hialeah, FL
UNUSUAL PAIR OF 2 LIGHT WALL SCONCES/ WALL LIGHTS BY FAMED HARVEY GUZZINI/ ITALY. EXCELLENT
Metal
Superb Vintage Wall Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual vintage wall light with seven bulbs, made of wrought iron in black with golf leaf
Amber Alabaster Pendant, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
A natural, amber toned alabaster is a warm sleek pendant with crystal, rather than mineral, veining. Suspended on three electrified ropes from a matching alabaster canopy, the light ...
Alabaster
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,200 / set
H 12 in W 1.75 in D 10.75 in
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 1.75” W x 10.75” D Back Plate Dimensio...
Fabric, Pine
$13,552Sale Price|20% Off
H 83.86 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set . The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
Wood
Sold|$1,936
H 4.8 in W 10.5 in D 5.2 in
Sizeable Pair of Art Deco Style Layered Alabaster Wall Sconces Fixtures / Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design and easy to mount set of two alabaster wall sconces. If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall, bathroom, kitchen or bed...
Alabaster, Metal
$658Sale Price|44% Off
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini . Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
Chrome
$726Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and ready for you to upholster Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. ...
Oak
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$3,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Beautiful Art Deco Table by Rex for Louis Vuitton, Paris, 1930s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Art Deco table by Rex for Louis Vuitton, Paris, 1930s.
Iron
$4,416
H 70.08 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
1930s Art Deco Vanity, Solid Wood Base and Maple Veneer - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Splendid big Art Deco vanity, solid wood base and maple veneer, French polish. Original mirror (oxidation). France, circa 1930. Mirror width: 64 cm.
Mirror, Maple
$5,505 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
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